Previously she spent over ten years as a Chief Executive in three different NHS organisations in Manchester - NHS Manchester, Manchester Mental Health & Social Care Trust and North Manchester PCT. 

In her coaching practice, she offers a safe, supportive, productive yet challenging space for people to explore their issues. She utilises a range of techniques to draw out both the ‘explicit’ and the underlying themes and is keen to aid clients to work on the personal aspects of an issue, without losing sight of the organisational dimension as well.

Although the majority of clients are from within the NHS family, she is aware and conscious of separating her ‘professional leadership’ from work as a Coach. Clearly her extensive knowledge of the complex dynamics within and between NHS organisations and the broader political environment means that she often has real life insight into the situations which clients are experiencing. Many clients find that helpful in the work they do together.

Clients bring a wide range of issues including being aspiring directors and chief executives, dealing with organisational change, preparing for new roles, resilience in tough times and challenging relationships.

Feedback from clients has often emphasised the value they have gained from having open and direct conversations, taking a fresh look at their own assumptions & beliefs and taking steps to achieve their plans and ambitions.



Laura is a qualified mediator and has worked with teams to resolve differences in philosophy, personality, and practice. Her approach is to focus on finding workable, practical solutions that suit both the organisation and the parties directly involved.